a. [ F., fr. L. potabilis, fr. potare to drink; akin to Gr. po`tos a drinking, po`sis a drink, Skr. pā to drink, OIr. ibim I drink. Cf. Poison, Bib, Imbibe. ] Fit to be drunk; drinkable. “Water fresh and potable.” Bacon. -- n. A potable liquid; a beverage. “Useful in potables.” J. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]